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Nantwich Town fan Carl Thorpe hails “fantastic experience” in dugout

Nantwich Town fan Carl Thorpe hails “fantastic experience” in dugout

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town assistant manager Carl Thorpe was disappointed to have lost the Cheshire Senior Cup tie to Tranmere Rovers.

It was Carl’s first and last game in the role after winning it in an auction by the club’s supporters club.

January 15, 2015
Nantwich Town beaten 5-1 by Tranmere in Cheshire Cup

Nantwich Town beaten 5-1 by Tranmere in Cheshire Cup

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town were knocked out of the Cheshire Senior Cup as League Two Tranmere Rovers won 5-1 at the Weaver Stadium.

Manager Danny Johnson was left with defensive problems when Andy Pearson (pictured) leaving for Hyde FC just hours before kick off.

January 14, 2015
Nantwich Town fan wins chance to be assistant manager!

Nantwich Town fan wins chance to be assistant manager!

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town has a new assistant manager – for one game only!

Supporter Carl Thorpe will be in the dugout alongside manager Danny Johnson when the Dabbers face Tranmere in the Cheshire Cup.

January 12, 2015
AFC Leopard progress in Crewe Regional Sunday Presidents Cup

AFC Leopard progress in Crewe Regional Sunday Presidents Cup

Premier Division AFC Leopard saw off a brave effort from Division One side Sandbach Town in the Presidents Cup.

Leopard eventually won 4-3 with goals from Sam Ridgard, Mike Blundell, Callum Hassall and Tom Butler.

January 12, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts stun Berkswell with 19-15 win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts stun Berkswell with 19-15 win

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts earned a fine 19-15 away win at Berkswell in Midlands 1 West.

Berkswell defeated Worcester last time out on the same pitch and Crewe knew how tough it would be.

January 11, 2015
Nantwich Town beaten 3-2 at home by Workington

Nantwich Town beaten 3-2 at home by Workington

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s unbeaten start to 2015 came to an end as Workington won a five-goal thriller at a blustery Weaver Stadium.

Dabbers boss Danny Johnson made one change to the side that beat Marine seven days ago.

January 11, 2015
Crewe Railroaders American Football return to action

Crewe Railroaders American Football return to action

Members of Crewe Railroaders American Football are hoping for a better season as they return to regular practice.

The club struggled last season, winning only two games out of 10.

January 9, 2015
Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson vows to win more

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson vows to win more

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Danny Johnson has challenged his players to win more games than they lose during the rest of the season.

Johnson was delighted at the away win at fellow strugglers Marine, particularly after the Boxing Day drubbing away at Witton Albion

January 7, 2015
Railway Hotel given Presidents Cup scare by Salvador

Railway Hotel given Presidents Cup scare by Salvador

Division One side Salvador gave Premier Division leaders Railway Hotel a real tussle in the Presidents Cup.

The only goal came for Railway from Jez Tagg following a defensive error.

January 6, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn vital win over Barker Butts

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC earn vital win over Barker Butts

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC notched a vital 24-20 win with a bonus point over Barker Butts.

But it was a disappointing performance in which both sides showed the effects of a two-week break with little training.

January 5, 2015
Aaron Burns earns Nantwich Town victory at Marine

Aaron Burns earns Nantwich Town victory at Marine

By Richard Scott
Aaron Burns’ 16th league goal of the season gave Nantwich Town their second win of 2015 with a 1-0 victory at Marine AFC.

The Dabbers made two changes to the team that beat Ramsbottom United on New Years Day.

January 4, 2015
Defender Ben Harrison saw Nantwich Town as “fresh challenge”

Defender Ben Harrison saw Nantwich Town as “fresh challenge”

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town defender Ben Harrison wanted a new challenge when he joined the Dabbers from Witton Albion.

The defender played more than 200 games for the mid-Cheshire side before making the move to the Weaver Stadium in the Christmas period.

January 3, 2015
Nantwich Town start 2015 with win over Ramsbottom United

Nantwich Town start 2015 with win over Ramsbottom United

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town started 2015 with an excellent 3-2 win over Ramsbottom United at the Weaver Stadium.

A brace from Aaron Burns and one from Steve Jones gave the Dabbers the the win after Jon Robinson had open the scoring for Ramsbottom.

January 1, 2015